A single lightning strike likely caused the Stayman Flats Fire that burned about 1,200 acres and was 30% contained south of Chelan as of Wednesday morning. “It only takes one,” said Rocco Pelatti, meteorologist with the National Weather Service based in Spokane. Pelatti said Wednesday morning that a “rogue” lightning strike was recorded at about 5 a.
- PUB DATE: 7/20/2022 5:23:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review - Metered Site

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